Windigo, Potter, Big Swamp Fires Daily Update August 16, 2022
Potter Fire
Publication Type: News
08/17/2022
Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp - Fire Update
August 16, 2022
Fire Information Phone: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm) Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/ Today: Pacific Northwest Incident Management Team 10 (NWT10) assumed command of the Windigo, Big Swamp, and Potter Fires at 6:00 am this morning. Incident objectives will remain the same with the priority in protecting the life and safety of the public and firefighters. Using suppression tactics validated by a strategic risk analysis, fire managers will work to minimize further fire spread, the impacts of wildfire and suppression activities on commercial timberland, forest campgrounds and recreational facilities while maintaining relationships within the community served. NWT10 will remain vigilant in accomplishing the established mission in the safest way possible as we experience changes in assigned resources, critical weather and fire behavior.Weather: Atmospheric instability will increase as temperatures rise, increasing the chance of thunderstorms. Temperatures are forecast to reach a high of 89 degrees. Expect gusty outflow winds and brief heavy rainfall with any storm cells. For smoke information visit: AirNow.gov.Operations: The Potter Fire is now 473 acres. Yesterday, burnout operations were successful and continued across all divisions of the fire. Today on the east and south sides of the fire crews will continue with direct and indirect line preparation and attempt tactical burnout operations, as conditions permit.The Big Swamp Fire remains at 121 acres. Hotshot crews continued hand line construction around the perimeter of the fire. Mop up operations have started on the south and western portions of the fire. Hose lays are in place around parts of the fire without roads as containment features.The Windigo Fire is now 78% contained. Yesterday, crews completed mop up operations 100 ft. within the fire’s edge. Crews will begin repair work across the fire area in order to protect public safety and prevent further degradation of the landscape and to mitigate post-fire damages to cultural resource. Crews assigned Initial Attack response will be reassigned to work within divisions where needs arise.Resources: 27 hand crews, 22 engines, 9 dozers, 11 water tenders, 8 Type 1 helicopters. Total personnel 871.Closures: For firefighter and public safety, follow the Big Swamp, Windigo, and Potter Fires. · Additional Potter Fire Road Closure - https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/umpqua/alerts-notices· Pacific Crest Trail – visit https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/closures/oregon/ for more information.Windigo Fire
Acreage: Approx. 1,007 acres
Containment: 78%
Location: 20 mi SW of La Pine, OR
Cause: Lightning
Potter Fire
Acreage: Approx. 473 acres
Containment: 0%
Location: 8 mi NE of Toketee Lake
Cause: Lightning
Big Swamp
Acreage: Approx. 121 acres
Containment: 0%
Location: 6.5 mi N of Lemolo Lake
Cause: Lightning
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